Overview
The other day, I was about to post a screenshot of my GitHub Copilot CLI session on social media when I noticed something — the model name and my quota details were visible right there on the screen.
I wasn’t sure if that was fine to share publicly, so I looked into it and found a built-in command that hides exactly that.
It’s called /streamer-mode.
Table of Contents
What Gets Exposed?
When using GitHub Copilot CLI normally, the following information is visible on screen:
- The model name (e.g., Claude Sonnet 4.5)
- Quota details (remaining premium requests, etc.)
When you take a screenshot and post it to X (Twitter), Zenn, or anywhere public, this info can end up visible. The model name might not be a big deal — but quota details reveal your personal usage, which many people would rather keep private.
The Fix: /streamer-mode
Launch Copilot CLI and run:
/copilot> /streamer-modeThat’s it. Model name and quota details are now hidden. Run it again to toggle it off.
When to Use It
| Scenario | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Posting screenshots on social media | Quota and model info won’t show up |
| Adding screen captures to blog posts | No personal usage data in the image |
| YouTube / Twitch live streaming | Usage details stay off camera in real time |
| Workshops, talks, or LT presentations | No personal account info visible to the audience |
Related Commands
/model— Switch the AI model in use/usage— View session usage metrics/update— Update the CLI to the latest version